The lifeblood of a consulting business consists of the relationships that you build with your clients.You must care for them as if they were plants. Water them liberally, prune them as needed, and treat them as best you can.

Sometimes this isn't enough.

Treating a client well in no way guarantees that they will reciprocate. Most clients do, but there are a few who have an alternate agenda, which isn't typically seen until it's too late. So what can happen you ask?

I present you with this cautionary tale about how to not lose $40,000.